Hospice Social Worker (MSW) - Bereavement & Family Support

Heart of Hope Asian American Hospice Care; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

Heart of Hope Asian American Hospice Care in San Jose, California seeks a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our nonprofit hospice team. The MSW provides social service counseling, bereavement support, and works with the interdisciplinary team to enhance patient and family coping and function. A CSWE-accredited MSW is required; LCSW is preferred but not mandatory.

Minimum one year health care experience with hospice exposure is preferred. CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• MSW degree CSWE-accredited.
• LCSW preferred but not required.
• 1+ year of health care experience; hospice experience preferred.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and death/dying issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• CPR certification current.
• Licensed driver with insured vehicle.
• Bilingual English/Chinese welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide social service counseling to patients and families.
• Deliver bereavement counseling to family members as identified.
• Collaborate with hospice interdisciplinary team to support patient care and coping.
• Facilitate maximum function and coping capacity for patients and families.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

CPR Certification

Driver license

Bilingual English/Chinese (optional)

Education

Master of Social Work (CSWE accredited)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred

Job description

Heart of Hope Asian American Hospice Care in San Jose, California seeks a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our nonprofit hospice team. The MSW provides social service counseling, bereavement support, and works with the interdisciplinary team to enhance patient and family coping and function. A CSWE-accredited MSW is required; LCSW is preferred but not mandatory.

Minimum one year health care experience with hospice exposure is preferred. CPR certification is required.